'It was probably the strongest picture I made': How Frank Capra's 'over-sentimental' film became a Christmas classic
- Posted on December 23, 2024
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'It was probably the strongest picture I made': How Frank Capra's 'over-sentimental' film became a Christmas classic
Released in 1946, Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life was derided as an 'over-sentimental' Christmas yarn, but its bold exploration of mental health issues resonates today.